The iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X will each support 24 different LTE bands across the globe. European iPhone SKUs, however, will be shipping with slower Intel modems that could force Apple to limit maximum download speeds across all iPhone SKUs to the lowest ... ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm joins the LTE-Broadcast Alliance
“Qualcomm Technologies is delighted to join the efforts of leading mobile network operators to facilitate the uptake of the LTE-B ecosystem,” said Mike Finley, senior vice-president and president, Qualcomm North America and Australia. “LTE-B is ... ( read original story ...)
Glimpses of the South Pole sky through U of T astronomer’s lens
He went to Antarctica to operate and maintain a much bigger camera ... Dunlap fellow Tyler Natoli and PhD student Matthew Young test a South Pole Telescope 3G detector assembly in a cryostat in the Dunlap Institute (photo by Chris Sasaki) The photos ... ( read original story ...)
Ericsson showcases 5G readiness in China with Intel
The field test is a significant milestone since China’s three major operators have already announced plans to roll out 5G in the 3.5GHz band. Chris Houghton, head of Market Area North East Asia, Ericsson, says: “We recognise the importance and ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei completes 2nd-phase 5G test in China
while jointly accelerating the formation of unified 5G standards.” The test results were showcased at PT/Expo China, which is running from 27 September to 30 September in Beijing. Joseph Waring joins Mobile World Live as the Asia editor for its new Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung, SK Telecom succeed in 4G, 5G link
Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom have succeeded in linking 4G and 5G networks, the companies have announced. It is the first handover between 2.6GHz spectrum 4G LTE and 28GHz and 3.5GHz spectrum 5G networks, the companies said. The technology ... ( read original story ...)
SK Telecom and Samsung Successfully Completed 4G and 5G Network Interworking Trial in Seoul
SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics have successfully completed the world’s first 4G LTE and 5G end-to-end network interworking trial in a real outdoor environment in Seoul. To enable interworking between 4G and 5G, the companies used the current 4G LTE ... ( read original story ...)